Construction How the Home Building Industry Rebounded from Shutdowns Springtime is the season when construction makes up for slow winter months. When the pandemic hit, the time typically used for working 60...
Construction New Study Says Millions More Homes Have Greater Flood Risk Recently released research shows nearly 6 million homes in the U.S. have a high risk of flooding that is not disclosed by federal flood maps...
Economics Number of Builders Dropping Prices to Boost Sales Declines The housing market’s rebound from COVID-19 is stronger than predicted, with each month seeing large jumps in mortgage applications, permits,...
Construction Is Downsizing a Thing of the Past? According to Realtor.com, the attractiveness of so-called “jewel box” mansions is dwindling, but so is the demand for mansions. Instead of...
Innovation The New Software Aimed at Simplifying House Building Preparing for home building and customization can be a full-time job in itself. With regulations, pending approvals, designers, contractors,...
Design An Ode to L.A.'s Bungalow Courts: Will There Be a Return? In the early 20th century, Los Angeles bungalow courts became popularized. Bungalow courts are small, private homes that share communal...
Design How to Design the Perfect Outdoor Space Outdoor living has been in high demand for several years, but not like today. In order to successfully create a functional outdoor space for...
Construction 4 Ways Construction Companies Can Successfully Social Distance Construction companies and their employees have been put in a difficult position: needing to practice social distancing but also knowing...
Sales Home Building Has Solid Foundation for the Future Nationally, there is a solid foundation for home building to recover from the recent downturn. For years, home builders have been trailing...
Economics Number of Builders Slashing Home Prices Drops in June In the Great Recession of 2008, just below half of home builders decided to slash their prices in the month of March. Comparing the last...